Chairman Genachowski's Response to Members of Congress Regarding FM Radio Tuners in Mobile Telephone Handsets

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The Honorable Robert Aderholt U.S. House of Representatives 1433 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Aderholt:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Mike Arcuri U.S. House of Representatives 127 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Arcuri:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Steve Austria U.S. House of Representatives 1641 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Austria:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Spencer T. Bachus U.S. House of Representatives 2246 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Bachus:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Jo Bonner U.S. House of Representatives 2236 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Bonner:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Leonard Boswell U.S. House of Representatives 1427 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Boswell:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Bobby N. Bright U.S. House of Representatives 1205 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Bright:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Paul C. Broun U.S. House of Representatives 325 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Broun:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Henry E. Brown, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives 103 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Brown:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Vern Buchanan U.S. House of Representatives 218 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Buchanan:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Dan Burton U.S. House of Representatives 2308 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Burton:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable George K. Butterfield U.S. House of Representatives 413 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Butterfield:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Ken Calvert U.S. House of Representatives 2201 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Calvert:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Anh "Joseph" Cao U.S. House of Representatives 2113 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Cao:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Howard Coble U.S. House of Representatives 2468 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Coble:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Tom Cole U.S. House of Representatives 2458 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Cole:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable K. Michael Conaway U.S. House of Representatives 1527 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Conaway:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable John Culberson U.S. House of Representatives 1514 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Culberson:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Artur Davis U.S. House of Representatives 208 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Davis:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Geoff Davis U.S. House of Representatives 1108 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Davis:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Charles W. Dent U.S. House of Representatives 1009 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Dent:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Brad Ellsworth U.S. House of Representatives 513 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Ellsworth:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Bart Gordon U.S. House of Representatives 2306 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Gordon:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Sam Graves U.S. House of Representatives 1415 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Graves:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Parker Griffith U.S. House of Representatives 417 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Griffith:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Brett Guthrie U.S. House of Representatives 510 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Guthrie:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Phil Hare U.S. House of Representatives 428 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Hare:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings U.S. House of Representatives 2353 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Hastings:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Baron P. Hill U.S. House of Representatives 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Hill:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Lynn Jenkins U.S. House of Representatives 130 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Jenkins:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Frank LoBiondo U.S. House of Representatives 2427 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman LoBiondo:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Blaine Luetkemeyer U.S. House of Representatives 1118 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Luetkemeyer:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Carolyn McCarthy U.S. House of Representatives 2346 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman McCarthy:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Michael McCaul U.S. House of Representatives 131 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman McCaul:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Mike McIntyre U.S. House of Representatives 2437 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman McIntyre:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers U.S. House of Representatives 1323 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable John L. Mica U.S. House of Representatives 2313 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Mica:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Michael Michaud U.S. House of Representatives 1724 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Michaud:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Randy Neugebauer U.S. House of Representatives 1424 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Neugebauer:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton U.S. House of Representatives 2136 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Norton:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Pete Olson U.S. House of Representatives 514 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Olson:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Todd Platts U.S. House of Representatives 2455 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Platts:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Ted Poe U.S. House of Representatives 430 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Poe:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Tom Price U.S. House of Representatives 424 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Price:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Mike Quigley U.S. House of Representatives 1319 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Quigley:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Laura Richardson U.S. House of Representatives 1725 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Richardson:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable David P. Roe U.S. House of Representatives 419 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Roe:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Mike Rogers U.S. House of Representatives 324 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Rogers:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Loretta Sanchez U.S. House of Representatives 1114 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Sanchez:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Linda T. Snchez U.S. House of Representatives 1222 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Snchez:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Aaron Schock U.S. House of Representatives 509 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Schock:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Heath Shuler U.S. House of Representatives 422 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Shuler:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Mark Souder U.S. House of Representatives 2231 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Souder:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Patrick Tiberi U.S. House of Representatives 113 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Tiberi:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Michael Turner U.S. House of Representatives 1740 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Turner:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Greg Walden U.S. House of Representatives 2352 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Walden:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Peter Welch U.S. House of Representatives 1404 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Welch:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland U.S. House of Representatives 1213 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Westmoreland:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Enclosure

March 18, 2010

The Honorable Joe Wilson U.S. House of Representatives 212 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Wilson:

Thank you for your letter regarding the role of FM-based technologies in issuing
emergency alerts and warnings, particularly the inclusion of FM radio tuners in mobile telephone handsets.

Pursuant to the Warning Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, the Commission
established a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) by which participating wireless carriers may provide customers with emergency alerts and warnings via cell phones and other mobile devices. I welcome your suggestion that the Commission look into FM-based technologies as part of the CMAS. A number of broadcast industry organizations and other stakeholders supporting FM-based technologies participated in the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee process to develop technical aspects of the CMAS.

As you may be aware, on April 9, 2008, the Commission released its First Report and Order adopting technologically neutral rules for the CMAS. In that Order, the Commission considered the comments filed by supporters of FM-based emergency alert technologies, and ultimately concluded that it would "not require or prohibit the use of ALERT-FM . . . or similar systems as the basis of the CMAS." CMAS participants, then, are free to adopt FM-based technologies as they desire.

On December 7, 2009, the Commission initiated the 28-month period during which
Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the CMAS. I am enclosing a copy of the Public Notice and News Release for your information.

I appreciate your interest in this very important matter. We will include your letter in the
CMAS docket. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

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